User manual AIR KING 6000

[. . . ] FLOW-THROUGH FURNACE HUMIDIFIER Model 6000 Installation/Operating Instructions 2 Model 6000 Flow Through Humidifier FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ANSWER: This model will deliver 12 US Gallons (10 Imp. Gallons, 45. 5 Litres) per 24 hrs of operation. . COMMENT: 24 Hrs of operation means continues humidifier operation. This unit delivers sufficient moisture to humidify the average home up to 3200 sq ft. [. . . ] Plug in the 24 Volt transformer into a constant 120 Volt power source (an outlet which cannot be shut off via a wall switch). Turn on the humidifier by depressing the main red ON/OFF button ­ When the unit is powered the main green LED on the Digital Humidistat Top Console will turn ON. 22) Main Power Green LED Figure 22 4. Select the most convenient location for connecting the self piercing needle valve, On a cold water pipe. Connect the needle valve as shown (fig 19), the hardware shown is supplied in the needle valve kit. Once the the valve is connected to a pipe as shown, TURN THE VALVE CLOSED ALL THE WAY, and then open so water can flow to the humidifier. Check all fittings for leaks and tighten/repair if necessary. Figure 19 Brass insert Brass nut Plastic ferroule Plastic water tube 5. YOU MUST RUN A DRAINAGE TUBE FROM THIS UNIT. Select a convenient location for running the 1/4" drainage tube, 15 ft supplied. Before you connect the tubing to the drain fitting on the bottom of the unit, slip the 1/4" hose clamp (supplied) over the tubing (fig 20). Push the tubing over the fitting and secure in place with the hose clamp. CAUTION: Drain tubing must not kink or come into contact with sharp edges or hot surfaces. STEP #5: ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Model 6000 humidifier is equipped with a digital humidistat built into the humidifier. This humidistat monitors the relative humidity level of the air in your home. Locate the humidifier terminal panel on the side of the humidifier cabinet, behind the bypass tube. Connect the two red wires from the Digital Humidistat Top Console to the two terminals marked "24 VAC IN" (fig 21). It does not matter which wire is connected to which terminal. 3. Set the digital humidistat to a setting of 50% + , This ensures the humidistat is calling for humidity ­ If the digital humidistat is not calling for humidity at the BEGINNING of the furnace cycle the humidifier will not turn on, if you turn up the digital humidistat in the middle of the furnace cycle the humidifier will wait until the NEXT cycle to turn on. SEE SECTION SETTING and OPERATING THE DIGITAL HUMIDISTAT. Turn on the power to your furnace and turn up the thermostat so that the furnace cycles on in heating mode. · OPERATING TIP: Most furnaces will take a few minutes to allow heat to build up before the furnace fan will run ­ The "HUMIDISENSE" control contained in the humidifier will wait until it senses your furnace fan blowing hot air. If only your furnace fan is running the unit should not turn on. The "HUMIDISENSE" will not turn the humidifier on until is senses a temperature rise of 4°C and the air temperature is over 30°C. [. . . ] The remote sensor comes with 15 feet of wire and a remote sensor housing. Changing the digital humidistat is easily done and instructions for doing so come with the Remote Sensor Kit. If after moving the humidistat the condition persists turn OFF the water supply at the needle valve, turn the humidifier off and consult a qualified HVAC service person. When your house is unoccupied for longer than 3 days during the winter months always set the humidistat down to 15% so that severe weather during you absence will not result in condensation which might cause damage in your home. CONTROLLING THE HUMIDITY LEVEL The digital humidistat with this humidifier is to control the amount of moisture added to the air in your home ­ It will sense the relative humidity level in the air and work as an ON/OFF switch to control the humidifier, regardless of whether your furnace is on or not. [. . . ]